Cost declines are helping consumers, but producers may slow deployments as market value headwinds getting conflict with decarbonization goals.

These companies are producing solar energy generating windows, flexible surfaces, and blinds as a creative, distributed way to meet the energy demand of buildings.

Rice University engineers produced “near-perfect” 2D perovskite crystals for photovoltaic applications, grown from seeds.

The report outlines the climate implications expected from the increase in IT-sector electricity demand, and came as Schneider Electric introduced new technologies to address efficiency needs.

Robots and drones with deep learning computer vision and advanced imaging cameras are changing the landscape of inspections for renewable energy sites and associated equipment.

Two recent initiatives in Massachusetts and New York offer examples of how non-profit and community organizations are working to extend solar’s benefits.

The first new ISS Roll-Out Solar Array (iROSA) has been installed on the International Space Station.

The funds support DOE national lab efforts and create partnerships in batteries, electric vehicles, connected vehicles, and will span five years.

The global manufacturer of specialty materials announced plans to build its first silicon fiber anode production line for lithium-ion battery improvement.

The group says it downloaded 4 terabytes of “sensitive” project information including contracts and NDAs.